Holder for articles



1 1941- G. CACCIVIO ,23 ,88

HOLDER FOR ARTICLES Filed Jan. 21, 1939 Wm, m i

INVENTQR. 6M0 Caccwzo.

ATTORNEY.

Patented Feb. 18, 1941 UNITED, 1 'S TArss PATENT OFFICE A ,2 Claims. This invention relates to improvements in holders and particularly to the class in which a spherical element cooperates with-a housing and spherical element and the base. 1

Heretofore in such devices no means were provided to permit withdrawal of the'article in the event that the latter became jammed between the spherical element and the base of 'the hous- It is an object of the present invention to provide means in such a holder device which will release the spherical element from the article it holds, particularly, if the article for some reason or other becomes jammed or caught between the spherical element and the housing.

It is a further object of the present invention to provide an efficient, economical, practical and simple device for holding articles such as, hats, towels, paper and clothing.

It is still a further object of the present invention to provide a holder of the heretofore mentioned class, which may be readily applied in places which are confined in space.

It is still a further object of the present invention to provide the said holder with a housing and base between which the spherical element functions, the base being provided with a horseshoe shaped flange providing locking means for the tapered housing.

These and further objects and advantages of the invention will best be understood from a consideration of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawing forming part of this specification, with the further understanding that while the drawing shows a practical form of the invention, the latter is not confined to any strict conformity with the drawing, but maybe changed and modified, so long as the said changes and modifications come within the scope of the appended claims.

In the drawing:

Fig. 1 is a side view of a holder incorporating the invention showing its application;

Fig. 2 is another side view thereof but seen somewhat larger;

Fig. 3 is a front view thereof;

Fig. 4 is a vertical sectional view of the device incorporating the invention;

Fig. 5 is a front view of the base of the holder;

Fig. 6 is a rear view of the housing;

Fig. 7 is a. View of the sleeve securing together the base and housing;

Fig. 8 is a view of the spherical element;

- Fig. 9 is a side elevational view of the release lever;

Fig. 10 is a front view of the release lever; and

Fig. 11 shows ameans for securing the device to w p a wall or the like. 5

Referring to the drawing, the holder generally comprises a base I0, housing I I, both the base and the housing being secured together by means of the sleeve I2, and the spherical element I3 located betwen base I0 and housing II. There is further provided a release lever I4 for a purpose hereinafter stated.

Base I 0 is tapered towards its bottom as clearly seen in Fig. 5. Projecting from base ID at its upper portion is a substantially horse-shoe shaped flange I5. Housing II is also tapered similarly to base Ill and is adapted to fit at its upper portion within the U-shaped fiange I5, its lower portion being spaced from base I!) as clearly seen in Figures 1, 2 and 4. The space I6 between base 20 Illand the edges I! at the cut-out portion of housing I I is adapted to accommodate the article to be held or supported as shown in Fig. 1. Base I0 and housing II may be made of any suitable material, but it is suggested that these parts be molded from metal or plastic composition.

Because the legs I8 of the'fiange I5 converging the housing when applied to base I0 will be prevented from moving. Thus this horse-shoe or U-shaped flange acts as a locking means to pre- 30 vent the lateral or forward shifting of housing I I. The spherical element is placed in the housing before the base I0 and housing II are assembled, the housing I I having an inwardlyturned flange I9 which normally seats the arcu- 5 ately-shaped shank 20 of the release lever 2I, the said shank being interposed between flange I9 and thespherical element I3.

The shank 20 connects with a preferably knurled head 22. Lever I4 is guided for vertical movement within the slot 23. The shank 24 extending through the said slot 23. The shank 24 is narrower than the finger 20, thus providing a shoulder 25 which abuts against the inner wall of housing I I. The lever I4 is inserted in slot 23 45 through an enlarged opening 26 communicating with slot23 and the lever is prevented from falling out of the slot by means of the shoulder 25. In securing the base Ill and housing II together the sleeve I2 is upset at its ends and made flush with the outer surfaces of the base and housing, the base and housing having countersunk holes to accommodate these upset ends.

It will be seen that but a single securing means such as the screw 21 (Fig., 11) is required to at- 55 tach the device to a wall or the like, thus enabling the device to be applied within a confined space.

To use the device, all that is required is to insert an end or edge thereof within the space l6. While this is being done, the ball or spherical element l3 will ride up the inclined wall 29 or roof of housing II, thus providing a space between the ball and base H] for insertion of the article. When the article is released from the hand supporting it, the weight thereof will cause it to move downwardly and allowing the ball to also move downwardly, until the edge of the article is wedged between the ball 13 and base 10, at which time the article will be supported by the device.

The device may be employed for hanging or supporting such articles as paper, towels, hats, scarfs, and certain articles of wearing apparel.

It will be found however, that although, in some cases the article supported may be released from the device without difficulty, certain other articles cannot thus be released on account of the wedging action or clamping action brought about by the cooperation of the 'ball [3 and base H.

For example, if a hat H having a stiff brim such as a derby is supported by the device, difficulty will be experienced in withdrawing the sameffrom the device without injuring the brim. As a safeguard against this injury, the release mechanism comes into play. By raising the lever 14, the ball [3 is also raised and thus released from the contact with the brim of the hat, and the hat may then be released with facility.

From the foregoing it may be seen a desired device has been provided for the purpose intended. It is also evident that changes may be made to accomplish the indicated, results all within the spirit and scope of the invention. Hence,

the prior art rather than the present specific disclosure should form the basis of interpretation of the invention as claimed.

Having thus described my invention what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is:

1. In a holder having a base plate, a housing on said base, said housing having a cut-away portion extending to its lower edge providing a space between said base plate andsaid housing for the reception of part .of an article to be supported by said holder, and a spherical element between said base plate and the .top of said housing and operable within said space to clamp said article between-it and said base plate; the combination of a sleeve securing together said housing and said base plate, said sleeve also for receiving means ior attachment of said holder to a support, a wall extending from said base plate, said housing abutting the inner surface of said wall, said wall preventingshifting of said housing.

2. In alholderhaving a -bas'e plate, a housing on said base, said housing havinga cut-away portion extending to-its lower edge providing a space between said base plate and said housing for the reception of :part'of an article to be supported by :saidholder, and a spherical element between said base -'-plate -and the top of said housing and operable within said space to clamp said article between it and said base plate; the combination of a .sleeve securing together said housing and said base plate, said sleeve also for receiving means for attachment of said holder ,to a sup port, said base plate andsaid housing being tapered, an arcuate wall extending upwardly from said base plate said housing abutting the inner surface of said walLsaid Wall preventing shifting of said housing.

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